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Friday Roundup — Dec. 22, 2017

News Roundups are posted every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning with quick hits on what you may have missed and what is still to come in the soccer world.

Welcome to Friday’s News Roundup. Here’s what you may have missed and what is still to come in the soccer world.

Philadelphia Union

Union Resign Herbers, Ilsinho, and Fabinho

On Wednesday the Philadelphia Unionannounced the return of Brazilian defender Fabinho in addition to midfielders Fabian Herbers and Ilsinho. All three players resigned with the club and are set to return to Philadelphia for the 2018 Major League Soccer season.

Previously, the three players were either out of a contract or had their option declined following the conclusion of the 2017 MLS campaign.

Union Sign Jamaican International Cory Burke

Philadelphia Union announced on Thursday the signing of Bethlehem Steel Football Club and Jamaica forward Cory Burke. Burke is set to join the club after playing two seasons with Steel, the Union’s United Soccer League (USL) affiliate. Burke tallied nine goals last season, which was a team best. Burke has 13 caps with the Jamaican National Team.

Major League Soccer

MLS Awards Expansion to Nashville

On Wednesday the league named the Music City as the 24th franchise in MLS. Nashville is the first of four available MLS expansion sides. In total, there were 12 cities that submitted formal bids in January to join the league.

Three Players Selected in Stage Two of Re-Entry Draft

Three players were selected in the second stage of the 2017 MLS Re-Entry Draft on Thursday.

New York Red Bulls midfielder Gonzalo Veron was selected and is set to sign for Atlantic Cup rival DC United.